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Trip from Andalusia, AL to Dothan, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

77.9 mi

125 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Andalusia, AL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Andalusia and Dothan, Alabama, you are in for a straightforward 77.9-mile journey across the Southeast. Expect to spend approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $12 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. Navigating this route is simple, as it primarily follows US 84, East Park Avenue, and East Stewart Avenue to reach your destination. It is a practical, efficient connection within the region that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39 miles from Andalusia, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 61.1 mi 1h 16m
East Park Avenue 7.9 mi 10m
East Stewart Avenue 2 mi 3m
Sanford Road 1.7 mi 3m
West Cummings Avenue 1 mi 1m
South Main Street 1 mi 1m
East Three Notch Street 0.8 mi 1m
Court Square 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 61.1 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andalusia, AL and Dothan, AL.

1

Start on Court Square

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Court Square
2

Continue on East Three Notch Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Three Notch Street
3

Turn slight right onto Sanford Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road
4

Turn right onto US 84

9.4 mi · 11 min · US 84
5

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min
6

Continue on West Cummings Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Cummings Avenue
7

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street
8

Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue
9

Continue on US 84

31 mi · 35 min · US 84
10

Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134

0.6 mi · 52 sec · South Main Street
11

Continue on AL 88; AL 134

7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue
12

Continue on US 84

21 mi · 29 min · US 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

US 84 Business; AL 52

Trip Plan

Because this is a concise trip, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it best suits your plans without needing to worry about mid-route fatigue. Since there are no scheduled stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily complete the 1 hour and 41 minutes in one go. Keep in mind that US 84 serves as your primary artery for over 60 miles, so stay alert for changing speed limits as you pass through smaller municipalities. If you prefer to avoid potential traffic, consider timing your departure to miss local morning or afternoon commuter surges. With a $12 fuel budget, filling up your tank before you leave Andalusia ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station until you arrive in Dothan.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39 miles from Andalusia, AL, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dothan, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Andalusia, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Andalusia, AL

This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Andalusia, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 61.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Elba, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elba, AL

39 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Opp, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elba, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Andalusia, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Andalusia, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13349231698

Visit website

River Nile Cafe Westside

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

0.2 mi

Blue Moon Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

0.1 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Mural City Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Bird & Bean Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

0.1 mi

Grit and Grind Coffee Andalusia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Andalusia, Alabama

0.3 mi

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13349231698

Visit website

River Nile Cafe Westside

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+13346991099

Visit website

Blue Moon Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346992172

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13344894020

Visit website

Boldly Going Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13344752660

Visit website

MS LINDA'S

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Elba, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13342826844

Visit website

Hello Chonky Cookie Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13343930092

Visit website

The Outpost Casual Dine In / Take Out

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+13343300125

Visit website

Mural City Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Bird & Bean Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+13343403160

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Andalusia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13346667220

Visit website

Basketcase Cafe' & Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346711117

Visit website

Wild Honey Coffee - West Gate

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13344752373

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Opp, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13344930924

Visit website

Wild Honey Coffee - Central Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13344790261

Visit website

Dakota Coffee Works

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13346992555

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13347946736

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

+13349446400

Visit website

Downtown Books

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13343052599

Visit website

NOW 193- Downtown Dothan Luxury Lofts

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Dothan, Alabama

+13346998400

Visit website

Dothan Nurseries Greenhouse, Gardens, & Gifts

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13347946774

Visit website

Techway Automotive of Enterprise

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+13348359063

Visit website

CR Antiques & More

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13343792177

Visit website

Well Rooted CBD Dispensary + Boutique

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13346188065

Visit website

Park Place Shopping Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Sixtel Bottle & Growler House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13344752042

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Three Notch Street

Right onto East Three Notch Street

Navigation decision point

3
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 84

Turn right onto US 84

Navigation decision point

4
12 mi into trip | ~15m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
15.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
48.3 mi into trip | ~1h in | AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.76 one way

$23.53 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.91 $25.83
premium $4.56 $13.98 $27.96
diesel $5.61 $17.20 $34.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
EV Truck/SUV 31.2 0 $10.91 $4.99

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Andalusia, AL

Morning in Andalusia on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dothan, AL

Morning in Dothan on Tuesday

Local time

7:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 41m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 78% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will find that the road maintains a steady pace, highlighted by a significant 61.1-mile stretch along US 84. While you will eventually transition onto East Park Avenue and East Stewart Avenue, the vast majority of your travel occurs on high-speed sections. Do not expect much in the way of technical, winding backroads; instead, prepare for a consistent, predictable driving experience. The road personality here is functional and direct, providing a reliable path across this part of Alabama.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.1 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and East Park Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Three Notch Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Andalusia, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 1h 41m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Three Notch Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Andalusia, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1841

Andalusia is a town of 8,800 people (2020) in the River Heritage portion of Alabama. This county seat in the southern fringe of the state was settled by white people back in 1841.

Top landmarks

  • • Covington County Courthouse and Jail — historic district in Alabama, United States
  • • Three Notch Museum — museum and historic train station in Andalusia, Alabama
  • • First National Bank Building — buliding in Andalusia, US

Arriving in Dothan, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1885

Dothan is a city in southeastern Alabama, serving as the county seat of Houston County, and the chief city of the western Wiregrass region, an area encompassing portions of southeastern Alabama, southwestern Georgia, and the panhandle of Florida. Its population in 2018 was about 68,000, making it the largest metropolitan area in southeastern Alabama.

Top landmarks

  • • Dothan Opera House

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 77.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.1 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Three Notch Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dothan, AL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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